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During these unprecedented times, we want to keep you up-to-date with the current news and advice.
As a result, this newsletter contains the latest news and messages from Coventry City Council, public health guidance, national advice around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and information about local community groups and partners who are offering local support.
Remember to keep checking our website for the latest information.
In this issue:
The Leader of Coventry City Council today joined a region-wide call for people not to drop their guard as the COVID-19 vaccine programme continues across the region.
Case rates remain high in the West Midlands and hospitals are under huge pressure, with the latest official figures showing that almost 40,000 people are currently in hospital with coronavirus across the UK.
The vaccine roll-out is one cause for optimism, but echoing the fears from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage), Cllr George Duggins joined the leaders of Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton councils in urging people to stick to the rules around social distancing and hygiene.
The University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire is set to be granted Freedom of Entry to the City of Coventry.
The honour was proposed in Full Council by Leader of Coventry City Council, Cllr George Duggins, who said it was in recognition of the ‘incredible work’ of NHS staff at the hospital and across the city.
The proposal will have to be formally agreed by Full Council at a future meeting. Once agreed, hospital representatives will be invited to a presentation and there could then be a parade to allow the city to show its thanks.
A digital record of thanks has been created so that Coventry residents can send their gratitude to all of those who are on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus.
The collection will allow people to share their support for all those who are putting themselves at risk to save lives, protect others and keep critical services running.
It will create a digital record of the gratitude the people of Coventry have for those helping all of us to defeat coronavirus, including those who have tragically lost their lives in doing so.
To add your message, or view the collection, go to the messages of thanks blog on our website.
The team at our Foleshill family hub have put together a short video discussing their experience with the City's community testing programme. The team, who get tested themselves weekly, talk about the process and explain how the testing programme helps them to do their jobs safely.
You can watch their video on the Council's YouTube Channel.
Coventry remains the top-ranked city in the West Midlands for full fibre coverage. It has moved up from 8th to 5th out of 379 locations in the UK on the average full fibre coverage for broadband speeds and internet connectivity.
The latest report produced in December by Ofcom titled Connected Nations Update measures the progress being made across the country in delivering access to high-quality internet connection to properties and businesses. The report also states that Coventry is the 4th most improved for internet accessibility in 2020.
The Council is inviting applications for its project grants programme that support the arts and cultural activity in Coventry. The scheme sets out to offer more Coventry residents the opportunity to participate in the cultural life of the city.
Organisations are invited to apply with their ideas. The fund has a total value of £75,000 and grants ranging from £5,000 to £12,000 will be awarded. Projects must engage the public with arts and culture activities and enable all members of the community to access and participate in culture. This can be through a variety of means including online and digital activity.
Plans for a striking new visitor information pod to be installed at Coventry Railway Station have been submitted to Coventry City Council’s Planning Committee.
If approved, the plans will see the construction of a pod that will serve visitors and local residents alike, providing information on featured events, historical points of interest, restaurants, bars and any local organisations with a message to share.
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Last week, another significant milestone in the development of a regional Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) in Coventry was achieved, as Coventry City Council approved the planning application for the facility which will be able to treat up to 175,000 tonnes of recyclate a year.
We would like to know your views on a series of spending and savings proposals for the Council’s 2021/22 budget.
The main aim of the proposals is to preserve frontline services despite the ongoing challenge of Coronavirus.
Resident's can share their views on the proposals by filling out the survey on our Let's Talk website.
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What to do if you feel unwell, or live with someone who is unwell
Stay at home if you have either:
- A high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
- A new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly
- Loss or change in sense or smell or taste
You can find more information and advice about COVID-19 on the NHS website. The page is being updated regularly and is the best place to go for the latest health information.
Self-isolation guidance and social distancing guidance is available in other languages.
Further updates from the Government
For latest national updates and wider advice on COVID-19, please visit the Government website.
You can receive free and impartial advice on a range of matters from organisations including:
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